Acronym Key

We’ve noticed that those who want health care for all aren’t immune from overusing acronyms. Here are a few from the universal health care movement and allies.

ACA – The Affordable Care Act, passed in 2010, expanded health coverage to more Americans, allowed children to stay on their parents’ health insurance until age 26, prohibited health insurance companies from turning down applicants or denying coverage for pre-existing conditions, and required everyone to purchase health insurance. Commonly called ObamaCare. The act includes a waiver for state innovation in which states could apply to receive federal funding for their own plans so long as they cover as many people with at least as good of benefits.

The educational organization supports research, education, and activism for creating universal and affordable health care for all. The Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit, and contributions tax deductible.

HCAC – Health Care for All Colorado
The advocacy group for single payer health care for all Coloradans; also see the Health Care for All Colorado Foundation

NfCC – Nurses for ColoradoCare – Coalition of nurses that formed in support of ColoradoCare

PfCC – Physicians for ColoradoCare – Physician group that formed in support of Colorado Care

PNHP – Physicians for a National Health Plan
A nation-wide group of 20,000 physicians, medical students, and health professionals, supporting research and education for national single payer; it has a Colorado chapter